SHANGHAI, China, July 26, 2025 — Pony AI Inc. (“Pony.ai” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PONY), a leading company in the commercialization of autonomous mobility at scale, announced today that it has been granted a permit to operate fully driverless commercial Robotaxi services in Shanghai’s Pudong New Area. The permit was issued at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (“WAIC”) 2025. This signifies growing regulatory confidence and recognition of the company’s technology and safety standards, marking a significant step in the advancement of Robotaxi commercialization within a major urban center in China.

Pony.ai is among the first to receive this authorization, distinguishing it as the sole entity with permits for fully driverless commercial Robotaxi services across all four of China’s tier-one cities: Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. The company plans to introduce fully driverless ride-hailing services, initially in the Jinqiao and Huamu central business district, with subsequent expansion to other areas. This milestone underscores Pony.ai’s technological and operational preparedness and reinforces its position as a leader in promoting autonomous mobility in China, further integrating self-driving technology into Shanghai’s urban landscape.

Pudong New Area, with a population exceeding 5 million and spanning nearly 1,400 square kilometers, is a hub for key financial institutions, multinational corporations, and high-tech innovation, acting as an economic gateway to China. The newly accessible zones in Jinqiao and Huamu form a strategic core within Pudong New Area. Notably, Huamu is situated less than 3 kilometers from Lujiazui, the core of Shanghai’s financial and luxury retail sector. This proximity allows Pony.ai to connect with high-end users and unlock significant future commercial opportunities.

About Pony AI Inc.

Pony AI Inc. is a global leader in achieving large-scale commercialization of autonomous mobility. Leveraging its vehicle-agnostic Virtual Driver technology, a full-stack autonomous driving technology that seamlessly integrates Pony.ai’s proprietary software, hardware, and services, Pony.ai is developing a commercially viable and sustainable business model that enables the mass production and deployment of vehicles across transportation use cases. Founded in 2016, Pony.ai has expanded its presence across China, Europe, East Asia, the Middle East and other regions, ensuring widespread accessibility to its advanced technology. For more information, please visit: .

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